SpaceX Launches Advanced U.S. Military Weather Satellite

The WSF-M satellite, launched by SpaceX for the U.S. Space Force, enhances military weather monitoring and operational planning.

SpaceX successfully launched the WSF-M satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 11, 2024, marking its second national security mission of the year.
The WSF-M satellite, developed by BAE Systems, is equipped with a microwave imager to measure ocean surface wind speeds, ice thickness, and other environmental data.
This launch is part of the U.S. Space Force's efforts to modernize its space-based environmental monitoring, with a second WSF-M satellite expected by 2028.
The satellite's data will support global military operations by providing critical weather intelligence necessary for mission planning.
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage successfully landed back on Earth, marking its third successful reuse.